Easily decorate your home with wall corner guards! These decorative accessories are perfect to add some style to your kitchen, bathroom, or any other room in your house that you want to spruce up!
Adding wall corner guards doesn’t require you to do anything major, so it’s easy to add them to your home in just a few minutes!
However, there are also functional home decor accessories that can help protect your walls against damage from everyday wear and tear or even an occasional mishap.
For example, corner guards can protect corners that are at high risk of getting dented or chipped by furniture or sharp angles on other items that may be in your home.
Here are eight decorative wall corner guards ideas you may want to consider adding to your home!
8 Ways to Decorate Your Walls with Corner Guards
1) Stick it on
Wallpaper is a great way to add personality and style to any room, and it’s especially well-suited for covering up unsightly wall corners. But why stop there? Here are eight creative ways to use wallpaper as wall corner guards.
- Cover the entire surface of the wall corner with wallpaper for a seamless look.
- Cut the wallpaper into strips and apply them vertically or horizontally to create a chevron or herringbone pattern.
2) DIY wood frame
This is a really easy project that anyone can do. You’ll need some wood, a saw, and some screws. Cut the wood into pieces that will fit snugly around the corners of your walls. Attach the pieces to the wall with screws. You can paint or stain the wood to match your décor.
3) Inlay it in
You can inlay your wall corner guards into the design of your home to make them more decorative and less functional. For example, you could use them as part of a backsplash in your kitchen or as an accent in your living room. You could also use them to frame a mirror or piece of art. If you want to get really creative, you could even use them as molding around your doors or windows.
4) Frame it with a shelf
A simple way to add a touch of decoration to your wall corner guards is to frame it with a shelf. This can be done by attaching a small shelf to the top of the guard or by hanging a shelf on the wall above the guard. Shelf brackets can be found at most hardware stores.
5) Hide with paneling
One way to decorate wall corner guards is by hiding them with paneling. This can be done by attaching the paneling directly to the wall or by using L-brackets. You can also use quarter-round molding or baseboards to cover the seams where the inexpensive wall paneling meets the wall. Another option is to use wainscoting or beadboard to cover the entire wall, including the corner guards.
6) Make it match with molding
One way to make your wall corner guards decorative is to make them match with the molding in your home. You can do this by painting them the same color as the molding or by choosing a material that complements the molding. For example, if you have wood molding, you could use a metal or glass guard. If you have white molding, you could use a white guard with a design or pattern.
7) Decorate with paint, fabric, and more
You can use paint to add a pop of color or create an ombre effect. Wallpaper is another option for adding pattern and texture. Fabric can also be used to create a unique look. You can even use washi tape or decals to create a one-of-a-kind design. To see some great examples, check out the image gallery below!
8) Hang something else there
Wall corner guards can be both functional and decorative. If you’re looking for a way to dress up your home, consider using wall corner guards to add a touch of style. Here are eight ideas to get you started:
- Paint them in a fun color or pattern.
- Hang a tapestry, scarf, or other fabric from them.
- Decorate them with stickers or other decals.
- Wrap them in twine or ribbon.
